Ruby Rose Opens Up About Being in a Wheelchair After Spinal Surgery

Ruby Rose, the model and actress known for her iconic looks and take-no-shit attitude, has just opened up about something very personal on Twitter. She revealed to her followers that she's been dealing with issues with her spine for around a decade and that as a result, she recently underwent spinal surgery. She included a photo with the tweet of herself in a wheelchair wearing a shirt that says, of course, "Strong Female Lead."

The original tweet says, "So..For the past few years (decade) I’ve been dealing with a spine issue. I am now recovering from a back procedure, but I do need to stay active, so before I get seen with my cane and wheel chair in public, I’d rather put it out there that I’m fine and going to be fine." Though she didn't say exactly what her condition was or what the exact procedure entailed, just opening up about dealing with pain can be helpful, both for the person talking about it and for those listening. It can foster support and show others they're not alone.

Fans, of course, were worried about her but wished her well on her recovery. One fan, Jennifer Kretchmer, wrote, "Hey, as one of many disabled folks who sometimes wears braces or needs other assistive devices, thanks for being open about this. It means a lot to have people see that assistive devices give folks autonomy and freedom to go about their day!"

Ruby Rose continued to talk about her recovery in the thread, asking Chrissy Teigen for video game suggestions and saying that a plus side of the whole ordeal was that she'd decided to quit smoking. Again, fans tweeted their support, commenting that kicking any addiction is hard and that it's worth sticking through the tough times.

Here's to a healthy recovery for Ruby Rose, and to hoping she gets all the support she needs.